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Bad Habits That Can Help Your Health

Published by doctoroz.com | 4/10/2015

Sometimes it can feel like all habits are unhealthy just by virtue of being habits. But some of those habits are actually helping to boost your health. Find out which habits are 1-___________________ to keep your body healthy.

-Drinking Coffee

That first 2-__________________ cup of coffee might seem like a necessary evil to drag your brain out of dreamland, but coffee brings with it a wide variety of compounds that can be good for your health. Studies have indicated that drinking coffee might lower your risk of heart 3-_______________ and overall risk of death. The key is not to have too much. Try to keep your consumption to one to two cups per day, which strikes a good balance 4-__________________ health and not becoming too dependent on the effects of caffeine.

-Skipping a Workout

Skipping a workout can be a major guilt 5-_______________, but it doesn’t always have to be. Your body actually needs regular rest and the goal should not be to work out every single day. If you feel like your body is really beat up after yesterday’s visit to the gym, it’s okay to skip a 6-_______________ to recover. The key is set limits on what excuses you from a workout. Feeling exhausted might be one thing, but just not feeling like it probably isn’t a good reason not to hit the treadmill.

-Snacking

The type of snack makes a big difference when it comes to whether or not you should be doing it. Snacking can 7-_____________________ help you to stay on track with a new diet or eating plan. Arriving at dinner starving can encourage you to eat more than you might have if you had a snack earlier in the afternoon. Stick to health snacks that are high in fiber or high in protein. Good examples are 8-_______________ sticks, apples, hard-boiled eggs, or raw almonds.

-Gossip Sessions

A good gossip session can be cathartic and help to strengthen your ties with friends and 9-________________. Stronger social connections help keep your brain healthy and make you less likely to end up depressed at some point in your life. The key is to try and keep the gossip positive. Negative comments, especially when they’re about people who are 10-______________ to you, can alienate others and may actually sever social ties. The more inclusive your casual conversations, the better.

-Sleeping Late

Most people aren’t getting the recommended seven to nine hours a night. That can lead to a serious 11-_______________ deficit. If you never give yourself a chance to get a few extra hours, it’s hard to catch up. It’s best to keep yourself on a regular 12-_________________, but it’s okay not to set the alarm on the weekend so that your body can get in more time if it feels like it needs to catch up.

-Not Drinking Enough Water

Water is an essential component of keeping your body healthy, but not 13-_________________ is a fan of just straight water. Don’t let that 14-_____________ you from getting your needed hydration. It’s okay to get your fluids in a different way. Teas and coffees can pack a serious nutritional punch while also getting you plenty of water. While caffeine can increase the amount of water you lose, that’s only the case if you’re not a regular drinker. Those who have daily coffee or tea get the hydration without the extra trips to the bathroom. Just make sure to keep the added sugar and cream to a minimum and keep an eye on your urine to make sure you get enough water.

-Having Dessert

When you’re used to a sweet treat at the end of your 15-__________________, it can be hard to cut out dessert. But if you’re flexible with your after dinner options, you don’t have to do so. Fresh fruit, either cut, frozen or in a smoothie, can be majorly sweet while also delivering a healthy dose of 16-___________________, minerals and fiber. Some vegetables, like pumpkin, can be flavored in such a way that they swap out easily for more traditional desserts. You can even make 17-________________ out of black beans.

-Watching TV

The key to 18-___________________ a TV marathon on the couch is to make use of commercial time to break up your sessions of sitting and squeeze in a little exercise. A typical hour-long show contains 15 to 20 minutes of commercials. Spend that time doing some squats, pushups or crunches while also getting your fill of TV time.

-Taking Naps